Netflix has officially announced its commissioning of the Canadian show “The Granville Girls,” inspired by Cat Cahill’s book series “Gilbert Girls.”
The streaming platform has ordered a total of eight episodes for the series. The official summary reveals:
“As the expansive railway journey traverses the Canadian Rockies, Emma Daniels becomes a ‘Granville Girl,’ among a handful of women chosen to work at the Granville Hotel. This opportunity brings excitement, camaraderie, and a means to support her family—if she can adhere to the hotel’s primary rule: never engage with the men. However, when Emma falls for the enigmatic builder of the hotel, she must make a decision that could jeopardize everything she holds dear.”
Adriana Maggs, known for her work on “Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent” and “Frontier,” will be the writer and showrunner for this series. Christina Jennings, who is the chairman and president of Shaftesbury and worked on “Murdoch Mysteries” and “Departure,” will executive produce alongside Shaftesbury, who will handle production.
“Shaftesbury is thrilled to collaborate with Netflix and showrunner Adriana Maggs in bringing ‘The Granville Girls’ to life,” Jennings stated. “Global audiences will be enchanted by the beauty of the Rocky Mountains, an ideal backdrop for our young women’s adventures, friendships, and romances.”
The “Gilbert Girls” series currently includes six titles, starting with “Forbidden Forever” and culminating with the latest publication, “On the Edge of Forever.”
“‘The Granville Girls’ is an expansive series that showcases the warmth of female friendship and the charm of period romance,” said Danielle Woodrow and Tara Woodbury, Netflix Canada’s content directors. “With Adriana’s unique storytelling and Christina’s exceptional producing skills, we believe that viewers will be captivated from the very first episode.”
This new project is part of Netflix’s broader strategy to delve into the western romance genre. The platform is also airing “Ransom Canyon,” inspired by the novels of Jodi Thomas, which has already been renewed for a second season. Variety has also reported that Netflix is developing a new series based on Elsie Silver’s Chestnut Springs novels.
